However, the survey also found that age, degree and geographic location factor into the difference in pay levels. For example, editors at all levels over the age of 40 make an average of 38 percent more than editors under 40.

Lastly, Folio’s survey found that base salary levels are lower than last year. Editor-in-chief salaries dropped from $90,600 to $88,900 on average this year; managing editors’ salaries dipped from $67,650 to $64,300.